Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church

Where Faith Meets Community in Detroit

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Sunday School | 9:30 AM
Sunday Worship | 10:30 AM
📖 Bible Study | 5:00 PM
📞 Monday Night Prayer Line | 6:00 PM — (669) 275-0553
📍 16100 Lawton St, Detroit MI | Get Directions →

Welcome Home

For over 72 years, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has been a beacon of faith, love, and community on Detroit's northwest side.

Whether you've been walking with Christ your whole life or are just beginning to explore faith, You Are Welcome Here — A Family That Cares.

Come as you are. Leave inspired.

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Grow · Gather · Gain

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Grow in Faith

Deepen your relationship with God through Scripture, prayer, and meaningful fellowship. Our Bible studies, sermons, and small groups help you grow every day.

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Gather in Community

Come together around God's Word and Sacrament as one family. From Sunday worship to community events, we gather because we're stronger together.

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Gain for Christ

We're on a mission to share the love of Jesus with every soul in Detroit and beyond. Through outreach, service, and love in action, we gain people for God's kingdom.

Reverend Doctor Blanton & First Lady Banks

Shepherding God's people with love, wisdom, and grace

Pastor and First Lady Banks — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Detroit

A Word From Our Pastor

"At Good Shepherd, we believe everyone deserves to experience the love of Christ. Whether you're searching for answers, seeking community, or deepening your faith, our doors are always open. I invite you to join us this Sunday."

— Reverend Dr. Blanton L. Banks I

Senior Pastor • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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Your generosity keeps the shepherd's light shining in Detroit.

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About Us

Our Story

Since 1954, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has stood as a pillar of faith on Detroit's northwest side. What began as a small gathering of believers, have exhibited with continued faith in God, we are united by one purpose — Kingdom Building and sharing the love of Christ.

For over six decades, we've been a place of worship, for families, friendship to grow, and life being transformed by the power of God's Word.

What We Believe

The Word

Scripture is God's inspired, living Word — the foundation for all we teach and believe.

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Sacraments

Baptism and the Lord's Supper are precious gifts — visible signs of His invisible grace.

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Grace Alone

Saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone — not by works, but by God's mercy.

Love in Action

Love God with all our hearts and love our neighbors — in Detroit and beyond.

Worship Space of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) South East Michigan Synod

Serving the Detroit community since 1964

Worship

What to Expect

Your first visit at Good Shepherd

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Arrive

Come as you are — casual is fine. Free parking. Friendly greeters at the door.

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Be Greeted

You'll be warmly welcomed. Come in and sit wherever you're comfortable.

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Worship

Praise and Worship, prayer, Scripture, sermon, and the Lord's Supper.

Our Worship Style

A space where you will find worship, warm, inviting, and accessible to all. You'll hear beautiful songs and praise, experience the reverence of the Lord's Supper, and hear a sermon that connects Scripture to everyday life.

Many Members, One Body.

Passionate. Reverent. Centered on Christ.

Watch & Listen

Live & Recent Sermons

Watch our Sunday worship live on Facebook — or catch up any time

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Get Involved

There's a place for you at Good Shepherd

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Adult Education

Bible studies and discussions to deepen your knowledge of God's Word. Bible Study at 5:00 PM.

📞 Monday Night Prayer Line
Every Monday at 6:00 PM
(669) 275-0553

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Community Service

Food pantry, community refrigerator, weekly fresh produce, community hub for monthly distribution and Martin Park community meetings, community garden, back to school supplies and bookbags, and personal resources for the sustainability of life — outreach events, and acts of love. Serving Detroit with the love of Christ.

Partners in Collaboration:

University of Detroit Mercy (TENN) • New Martin Park District Association • Mount Zion Lutheran Foundation • Catholic Charity Pantry of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) • AT&T • District 5 Wayne County Commission

Contact Us

Reach Us

📍16100 Lawton St
Detroit, MI 48221
📞(313) 341-3978
📧GSLCD16100@gmail.com
🕐Office Hours
Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 3 PM

Give

Why We Give

"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

— 2 Corinthians 9:7

Your generous gifts support everything we do — from Sunday worship and Bible studies to community outreach and children's programs. Every dollar makes a difference.

Ways to Give

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Give by Mail

Make checks payable to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

16100 Lawton St
Detroit, MI 48221

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Give in Person

Place your offering in the collection plate during Sunday worship at 10:30 AM, or visit the church office Mon–Fri.

Your Impact

60+
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Serving Detroit
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Our Church Family

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